The Clifton clarion., 1887-06-08
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 here, returned home, Bowie Sta ton, well pleased with their visit.
 Pioneer Sam Drachman has also
 gone home, and l learn that he
 has been laid up with, Sam says, rheumatism, but it is gout, Sam, sure-overdose of chicken and champagne. That is tEe way wis itors are treated in this valley. We don't want a rush, however, until the boom commences.
 Henry Fowler has removed his household effects to Thomas, where he and his family will reside in future Henry has charge of the corral attached to the establish ment of Cutter X Leahy, which of itself is sufficient guarantee that stock placed there will be properly cared for.
 Little Steve. Graham's favorite citizen, took his departure Monday. His trip brought quick results, as oE Thursday District Attorney Bolan received information that he was appointed member of the Territorial Board of Equalization, and was expected at Prescott by the 9th proximo. Mir. Bolan took his departure Friday, with the good wishes of all here. I feel certain that Pete will do justice to the people and credit to himself in this responsible position. There may be many more religious men in Arizona than Mir. Bolan, but where energy and ability are re- quired he is the equal of any. Uncle Josh Bailey has gone in- to the sheep business, having pur- chased 1000 head from Mir. Hil- dreth, of Texas. Josh says it is all mistake that sheep and cattle will not run together, anyhow he is going to experiment and if the cattle will not remain they can go and no loss to him, as they belong to others.
 Solomonville is improving fast The last ldition is a harness and saddler's shop, an institution much needed in this vicinity. Mir. Geo. Lanpher is the proprietor, and having thirty years experience he will undoubtedly be able to give satisfaction and make the business sufficiently remunerative as to justify him to remain permanently.
 Mir. Colwell P. Leitch has taken up hIs residence at his new ranch, about ten miles south of here on the Bowie road. His cattle will follow in a few days. Mrs. Leitch with her two children has gone to Tucson to remain until such time as tn c necessary Improvements are made on the ranch to enable them to live comfortably.
 The news from the valley is rather exciting. ca Wednesday, at San Carlos, trouble arose be- tween two bands of Indians which ended in an attempt being made to murder Capt. Pierce, the agent, and Al Sieber, the chief of scouts. ! The Captain escaped with q hole | or two through his coat, but poor 1 Sieber was not so fortunate hay Ing been struck by a bullet below ! the knee, shattering the bone, which may probably cause him the loss of his leg, if not his life. The Indians, about 16 in number, skip | ped to the mountains, going south. | Four companies of cavalry, two from Grant and two from Thomas, are in pursuit and it is probable by this time that the Indians are captured, as they have no leader and flight was not premeditated.
 Lieut.. R,ed, 10th cavalry, who was recently tried at Fort Thomas by court martial, Was found guilty on one of the counts and sentenced to be reprimanded.
 Fred NJ. Newell, our deputy county treasurer, has been award ed the contract for carrying the mail on the route just established between Thomas and Grant. Ser vice will be tri-weekly and will commence on the 1st proxlmo. Mir. Newell has not yet decided as to the mlnner in which he will carry the mail, pack animals or buck board-probably the latter the travel will at all justify it.
 The ice machine for the post hospital, at Thomas, has been re- ceived and will be placed in posi- tion immediately,as the appropria- tion, both for this and the water